Sign Permit in Gilbert, Arizona
Required for installation and modification of permanent and temporary signs in the Town of Gilbert. Sign permit fees are set by type in the Town's adopted fee schedule. Applications submitted through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov. Sign plans are reviewed by Development Services.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
- Sign must comply with Town of Gilbert sign regulations and zoning code
- Arizona ROC-licensed sign contractor typically required
- Electrical signs require electrical permit in addition to sign permit
Required documents
- Req
Sign Permit Application
Submitted through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
- Req
Sign Plans / Drawings
Showing sign dimensions, materials, mounting method, and location
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Sign: Monument Signs | $550 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, adopted by Town Council May 20, 2025 by Resolution 4563. |
| Freestanding Sign: Tower Signs | $550 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Wall Signs — 1–49 square feet | $350 plus $100 for each additional sign | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Wall Signs — 50 square feet or larger | $450 plus $100 for each additional sign | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Temporary Banner Signs — Grand Opening | $35 (120 cumulative days display period) | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Temporary Banner Signs — Non-Grand Opening | $220 (180 cumulative days per 12-month period) | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Projecting Signs / Projecting Roof Signs | $550 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Drive-Through Lane Signs / Directory Signs / Residential Subdivision Entry Signs / Multi-Family Complex Entry Signs | $550 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Freestanding Sign: Onsite Traffic Directional Signs | $300 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Freestanding Sign: Freeway Signs | Based on sign value — calculated from Building Permit Fee table | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
| Temporary Residential Subdivision Signs / Offsite Temporary Signs on Private Property | $350 | Source: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563. |
Review timeline
~3–8 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Gilbert building department
Inspection process
- 1
Sign Structural / Electrical Inspection
Inspection of sign structure, mounting, and electrical connections
- 2
Final Sign Inspection
Final inspection confirming sign installation complete and compliant
Tips
- Electrical signs require an electrical permit in addition to the sign permit.
- Monument and tower freestanding signs: $550. Wall signs 1–49 sf: $350 + $100 per additional sign. Wall signs 50 sf+: $450 + $100 per additional sign.
- Temporary signs have distinct fee categories — Grand Opening banners (120 days): $35; Non-Grand Opening banners (180 days/year): $220.
- Freeway signs are assessed on sign value using the standard Building Permit Fee valuation table.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the sign permit fee in Gilbert?
- Sign permit fees vary by type per the Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563): Monument/Tower freestanding signs $550; Wall signs 1–49 sf: $350 + $100 each additional; Wall signs 50 sf+: $450 + $100 each additional; Temporary Grand Opening banners $35; Temporary Non-Grand Opening banners $220. Contact Development Services at (480) 503-6700 or apply through onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division — official building department
- Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedule (Resolution 4563, effective July 1, 2025) — archived snapshot; live doc 5883 currently 404s
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Gilbert building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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